PHYSIOLOGY OF MENSTRUATION
Hypothalamus stimulate the Pituitary glandin the brain to release the Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). These hormones travel through the blood stream to the reproductive organs of the female to signal the release of Estrogen and Progesterone hormone. All these hormones play important role in regulating the maturation of egg, the ovulation and bleeding in uterus. It is a cyclic process which happens every month.
PCOS/PCOD
Wrong life style and food habits, impact the normal functioning of the hormones. This leads to hormonal imbalance and the egg in the ovary is not released.This in future does not signal the uterus to bleed. That’s why we see a lot of non-bleeding phase or delayed cycles in females. Some go without periods for months.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome/Disease is a common lifestyle disorder.It results in irregular menstruation, high level of androgens (Male Hormones)and anovulation and can lead to infertility. PCOS has been associated with high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, high cholesterol. It also has significant mental health and psychological impact, impairing quality of life.
SIGN SYMPTOMS OF PCOS/PCOD
Girls or females may not even know that they have such an issue unless there is menstrual irregularities or taken an Ultra Scan. Some common signs symptoms are-
• Excessive pimples
• Blackish marks on neck, armpits or under breasts
• Excessive hair growth on face
• Menstrual irregularities
• Increasing weight
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT
Depending on the condition and dosha predominance in the patient, the treatments and medication changes. It could be PCOS with diabetes, PCOS with heavy bleeding or PCOS with no periods. From Panchakarma detox treatments to Uttaravasti like Ayurveda Gynaecological treatments are done. Infertility due to PCOD are also successfully managed. Yoga, lifestyle modification and changes in diet are advised person to person. Patients coming to Healing earth have a better quality life now and are happy with the services provided.
